Dungeons and dragons company chapter 2

 

As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Dungeons & Dragons is owned and published by Wizards of the Coast, a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. Here's some information about the company and its involvement with Dungeons & Dragons:

1. Wizards of the Coast:

   • Wizards of the Coast (often abbreviated as WotC) is a game publishing company headquartered in Renton, Washington, USA.
   • The company was founded in 1990 by Peter Adkison and initially focused on publishing the collectible card game "Magic: The Gathering," which became hugely successful.
   • Wizards of the Coast acquired TSR, Inc. (the original publisher of Dungeons & Dragons) in 1997, gaining control of the D&D brand.

2. Dungeons & Dragons:

   • Wizards of the Coast has been responsible for publishing various editions of Dungeons & Dragons, including the third edition, 3.5 edition, fourth edition, and fifth edition.
   • They have also released numerous campaign settings, adventures, rulebooks, and accessories to support the D&D game system.

3. Other Games:

   • In addition to Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering, Wizards of the Coast has published other tabletop games, such as the "Star Wars" role-playing game and "Betrayal at Baldur's Gate," which is a board game inspired by D&D.
   • Wizards of the Coast is known for its commitment to creating engaging and immersive gaming experiences.

4. Digital and Online Presence:

   • Wizards of the Coast has also expanded its presence in the digital gaming space. They have released various video games based on Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.
   • They launched the digital platform "D&D Beyond" for D&D players, which provides tools and resources for character creation, rule lookup, and more.

5. Hasbro Ownership:

   • Hasbro, Inc., a multinational toy and board game company, acquired Wizards of the Coast in 1999. Hasbro owns several well-known gaming and entertainment properties, including Transformers, Monopoly, and My Little Pony.

Please note that the information provided is accurate as of September 2021, and there may have been developments or changes since that time. Wizards of the Coast continues to be a major player in the tabletop gaming industry and is responsible for the ongoing development and publication of Dungeons & Dragons products.